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Overview: Community-based programs engage juveniles in constructive community activities and civic involvement. Example: Police Athletic Leagues (PAL) associate youth with law enforcement through sports, reducing crime rates and building trust.

Overview: Such programs focus on providing education and vocational training to at-risk youth to enhance employability and stability. Example: Job Corps, a program providing educational and vocational training, has shown to reduce arrest rates among participants.

Overview: Diversion programs are alternatives to entering the juvenile justice system that focus on rehabilitation rather than punishment. Example: Teen courts have shown to reduce recidivism rates by involving peers in the justice process, often leading to better outcomes.

Overview: These programs aim to prevent or treat drug abuse among juveniles to reduce related criminal activity. Example: The D.A.R.E. program, though controversial in effectiveness, aims to educate youth on resisting drug use.

Overview: Mentoring programs connect youth with positive adult role models to guide them and discourage delinquent behavior. Example: Big Brothers Big Sisters of America has positive effects on youth, including reducing engagement in criminal activities.

Overview: CBT programs address dysfunctional emotions and behaviors through a goal-oriented, systematic procedure. Example: The effectiveness of CBT has been backed by research showing lower recidivism rates among juveniles undergoing such therapy.

Overview: After-school programs provide structured activities during peak hours for juvenile crime. Example: Studies show participation in such programs can reduce crime involvement and victimization among youth.

Overview: Education programs that teach conflict resolution skills to prevent violence and aggressive behaviors. Example: Schools implementing conflict resolution programs see a decrease in school fights and improved social relations.

Overview: Juvenile curfew laws prohibit young people from being in public places during certain hours, aiming to reduce crime by limiting opportunities. Example: Several cities report drops in juvenile crime rates following the implementation of curfews.